Zsuzsanna is from Hungary and she is going to see Matia in September.  She doesn't have very much money and has cashed in her entire savings to make the trip.  I read on here once somone offering accommodations for women with IC.  Zsuzsanna would definately benefit from this.  I haven't suggested it to her yet because I would like you to reach out to her.  She doesn't speak the best English but I've talked to her a bit privately and she sounds lovely.  If you can help her please let me know and I will give you her email address so that you can communicate with her.

Thanks,

Hello everyone,

I hope there is someone of you who can tell me something about this or has the same issue.

I'm now nearly 35 weeks pregnant and started to have pressure on the rectum, the same as a used to have on the bladder but much worse.

It started 10 weeks ago went with ups and downs, but is back now and not going away anymore, at first i didn't had hemorroids but now i do have them, don't know if this has to do  anything with it.

What we all already knew:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/business/triclosan-an-antibacterial-ch...

Has anyone else had this?  Every time I start a routine of running/playing sports etc. its like my joints freak out.  Its so frustrating!  Suggestions?

What does Matia recommend for insomnia or can anyone recommend something from personal experience? My husband is having hard time adjusting to a new time zone after heavy travel and much work. This is kind of urgent. Thank you.

i posted before about my little sister who indeed is showing signs of full blown IC. When I went to the Uro- they gave me a prescription for pyridium. Of course I never used it because I started seeing Dr B. My question is- my sis is going to try to save up to go to CA but this will be hard for her- in the meantime- is pyridium ok to use every now and then for pain? Of course she will do the diet too but it could be 6 months to a year before she get to CA. She has no insurance, low paying job and debt.

Just two months ago I sent out a response telling one of you to not give up...I truly meant that.  I am now the one who needs some kind words.  I started tratment with Dr. Brizman in Feb. of 2007 and had ups and downs for the first year.  Many more better days than not.  I was doing so well that I had perfect attendance at work for two years...I was feeling great.

For Matia's patients living in NYC and tri-state area, I found this site: Www.uddermilk.com They have raw cow's and goats's milk, yogurt, butter, cream, etc. Of course, you should check with Matia first, if raw milk is ok for you to try!

Hi everyone,

I'm 2.5 years in treatment and I think I'm going through a new round of die-off since a few weeks.  I'm having itching in my face, my eyes, a sore throat, vaginal itching and burning, feeling very tired...  Do many of you get periods of new die-off after a few years of treatment?  I don't mind bad stuff getting out so I don't want to change my herbs yet if these are new die-off symptoms.

Thanks,

Vicky

Oh boy I am so nervous. My sister who is 10 yrs younger than I has been very unhealthy for a long time. (pill, depression,diet, anxiety, you name it) I have been talking to her about cutting out sugar, diet soda etc just this week. I didn't want to bombard her with info so I have been gradually talking more. She is a recovering alcoholic too (7 months) Anyway- She is having an UTI that she thought went away using D-Mannose but it is back again. I am so freaked out that she might be developing IC.